Donald Trump signs bill reaffirming support for NASA; Netizens react
US President Donald Trump signed into law S.442, signifying support for NASA and space travel, and it was met with mixed reactions from netizens.
Paleontologists uncover fossil of prehistoric otter with crushing bite
A giant new species of fossil otter was recently recovered in northeastern Yunnan Province, China.
Microfibre shed from spandex or fleece apparel imperils marine life
Microfibre garments that people use and then wash pose an invisible threat to aquatic environments. When the microplastics end up in waterways, they can endanger marine species and eventually humans that consume them.
Spider silk emerging as highly wearable fibre of the future
Spider silk is foreseen as the fibre of the future, with a company from the Bay Area initiating an innovation that uses biotechnology to come up with a limited-edition woven tie.
Science explains why salt lakes turn rosy pink
A bright pink late in the heart of Melbourne has ignited much interest, and the scientific cause is red algae that makes pigments called carotenoids.
Chuck Berry's music to travel through interstellar space
The music of the late singer Chuck Berry will be flying through interstellar space on NASA's Voyager 1 golden record.
New technique for dramatic improvement of memory bared in study
A method that can bolster memory similar to what champions have was underscored by a team of research scientists.
Scientists cite top countries that offer valuable lessons for living longer
A team of medical scientists and demographers have cited which countries have the longest living people, and key factors attributed to longevity are dietary and lifestyle habits.
Youngsters prefer paper books over e-reader devices: Study
A recent study of 997 children with access to e-reader devices showed that they tend to underutilise the e-readers for reading purposes, even when they were daily book readers.
